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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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